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Ouray eyes new buses, safety upgrades
The Ouray School District is eyeing a slate of capital projects to improve safety and prolong the lifespan of the 54-year-old gymnasium, including new...
June 28, 2023
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School leaders ready for universal preschool
It’s only been a few weeks since the school year ended and summer break began, but school leaders in Ridgway and Ouray already have their eye on the c...
June 28, 2023
Spotlight on the Arts: Cara Fandel
Spotlight on the Arts: Cara Fandel
Cara Fandel spent 32 years viewing the world through her camera lens before she turned to a different kind of art. Though she enjoyed work as a profes...
June 14, 2023
Spotlight on the Arts: Kellie Day
Spotlight on the Arts: Kellie Day
You can spot a piece of Kellie Day’s artwork long before you’re close enough to the canvas to see her signature. Soft pastel shades and vibrant jewel ...
May 31, 2023
New shelter director sees chances to grow
New shelter director sees chances to grow
Second Chance Humane Society’s Board of Directors has hired new Executive Director Nick Gilman on a nine-month contract, with board leadership describ...
May 24, 2023
Spotlight on the Arts: Lisa Issenberg
Spotlight on the Arts: Lisa Issenberg
Lisa Issenberg is in the business of taking a significant moment in a person’s life and crafting it into a memory they can hold in their hands. Out of...
May 3, 2023
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School renovation nears finish line
Renovations at Ridgway Elementary School are on track to wrap up in the next few months, with the last of the major work scheduled to start when stude...
May 3, 2023
Roofing company rehangs shingle in Ridgway
After 25 years of working on roofing, restoration and construction projects in Ouray County and beyond, Dave Manes decided it was time to reopen an of...
April 26, 2023
Spotlight on the Arts: Erin Cawley
Spotlight on the Arts: Erin Cawley
No matter where she lands in life, Ouray County Performing Arts Guild Executive Director Erin Cawley seems to find her way to the stage. Cawley has de...
April 26, 2023
New fitness studio wants you to shape up
New fitness studio wants you to shape up
[tecnavia_gallery slug='new-fitness-studio-wants-you-to-shape-up-gallery-20230503-2306-151356' view='carousel']From aerobics to Zumba, Ouray resident ...
March 30, 2023
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Ouray housing project scores federal funding
Nearly $1.5M coming to Waterview, but type of homes in second phase unclear
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 11, 2026
The Waterview Homes affordable housing project will receive $1.46 million in federal funding to begin a second phase of development, but it's unclear what that next phase will look like. The Ouray Cit...
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County venue to hire manager
Commissioners agree to pick leader for 4-H Center, fairgrounds, could reopen space in late spring
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 11, 2026
Ouray County commissioners will hire a salaried manager for the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds, rather than an incentive-based position as previously discussed. During a meeting Tuesday, commissione...
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Survey to gauge health care needs, barriers
Assessment, listening sessions to help create community paramedic program
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 11, 2026
Community members can help reshape how health care works in Ouray County by completing a new survey focused on what’s working and what could be done better. This spring, residents can participate in l...
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County Road 5 to open in early April
March 11, 2026
County Road 5 will open to the public earlier than usual this spring to allow a contractor access to the town of Ridgway’s Beaver Creek diversion system. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday agreed t...
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